CVE-2018-5512
First published: Wed May 02 2018(Updated: )
On F5 BIG-IP 13.1.0-13.1.0.5, when Large Receive Offload (LRO) and SYN cookies are enabled (default settings), undisclosed traffic patterns may cause TMM to restart.
Credit: f5sirt@f5.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F5 Big-ip Local Traffic Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Application Acceleration Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Advanced Firewall Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Analytics | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Application Security Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Edge Gateway | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Global Traffic Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Link Controller | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Policy Enforcement Manager | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Webaccelerator | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Websafe | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 | |
| F5 Big-ip Domain Name System | >=13.1.0<=13.1.0.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5512?
CVE-2018-5512 is a vulnerability found in F5 BIG-IP 13.1.0-13.1.0.5 that may cause TMM to restart when specific traffic patterns are detected.
How does CVE-2018-5512 affect F5 BIG-IP?
CVE-2018-5512 affects F5 BIG-IP 13.1.0-13.1.0.5 when Large Receive Offload (LRO) and SYN cookies are enabled.
How severe is CVE-2018-5512?
CVE-2018-5512 has a severity rating of high with a score of 7.5 out of 10.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5512?
To fix CVE-2018-5512, update your F5 BIG-IP software to version 13.1.0.6 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5512?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5512 on the following websites: [1] SecurityFocus [2] SecurityTracker [3] F5 support.
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